Precision Shooting Recalls Crossbows Due to Unexpected Firing Injury Hazard
Precision Shooting Equipment is recalling TAC Elite, TAC Ordnance, and Enigma crossbows because they can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (crossbow) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Precision Shooting Equipment Inc. is recalling approximately 2,800 TAC Elite, TAC Ordnance, and Enigma crossbows. The recall involves specific serial number ranges for the TAC Elite and TAC Ordnance models, while all Enigma crossbows are included. These products were sold nationwide through authorized dealers, including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Kinsey's Archery, and Pape's Inc., as well as online at PSE-archery.com and in catalogs from June 2013 through November 2013. The crossbows were sold for between $600 and $1,500.
The hazard is that the crossbow can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, which poses an injury risk to the user and bystanders. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Consumers should stop using the recalled crossbows immediately and return them to Precision Shooting Equipment for a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Precision Shooting Equipment at (800) 477-7789 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.pse-archery.com and select Support to click on "PSE 2013 TAC and Enigma Recall Information."
The recalled product
- Product
- Crossbows
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,800
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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